Porgy and Bess Program [pdf] - American Repertory Theater
Porgy and Bess Program [pdf] - American Repertory Theater Porgy and Bess Program [pdf] - American Repertory Theater
GUIDE to CAMBRIDGE DINING L–Lunch • D–Dinner • B–Breakfast C–Cocktails • VP–Valet Parking SB–Sunday Brunch • LS–Late Supper THE ASGARD IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT, 350 Massachusetts Ave., 617-577-9100. The Asgard was designed in Ireland, with local artists putting the finishing touches on a truly one-of-akind bar. Communal tables and a variety of cool, comfortable places to sit—along with an extensive menu, a large craft beer selection, outdoor patio, live music, trivia nights, DJs and no cover charge—make the Asgard a perfect spot for a pint and a meal. L, D, Sat & SB, LS, C. BONDIR, 279A Broadway, 617-661-0009. This cozy, farmhouse-style restaurant showcases the pastoral and marine SOME ’PHIN FOR EVERYONE: Enjoy some of the freshest seafood around—from oysters and lobsters to fried clams and swordfish—at Dolphin Seafood. bounty of New England and offers a finely curated selection of American and European wines and beers. Following a simple philosophy of quality and care, Chef Jason Bond uses vegetables picked the same day, fish hours out of the ocean and pasture-raised meats on his daily-changing menu. D Wed–Mon 5–10 p.m. 54 AMERICAN REPERTORY THEATER
guide to cambridge dining (continued) BORDER CAFE, 32 Church St., 617-864-6100. Sizzling fajitas, overstuffed quesadillas and giant margaritas are the highlights at this Tex-Mex hotspot in Harvard Square. Other specialties include Cajun and Creole dishes, all served in a bustling, lively and fun atmosphere. L, D, C, LS. CAMBRIDGE, 1., 27 Church St., Harvard Square, 617-576- 1111; 1381 Boylston St., Boston, 617-437-1111. City dwellers looking for refined, sophisticated pizzas can find comfort in Cambridge, 1. Its Best of Boston award-winning, thin crust, charcoal-grilled pies include such toppings as grilled chicken, potato, arugula and even lobster. Both locations offer salads in addition to beer and wine while the Fenway site features select appetizers and pasta dishes. L, D, C, LS. CHEZ HENRI, 1 Shepard St., 617-354-8980. Chef/owner Paul O’Connell offers up delicious French cuisine with a Cuban twist in a classy and comfortable settting, located between Harvard and Porter Squares. Be sure to sample signature dishes like the camarones rellenos de yuca (baked stuffed shrimp) and the blanquette de lapin (braised rabbit with creme fraiche), and pair them with one of Chez Henri’s standout tropical cocktails. D Mon–Thu 6–10 p.m., Fri & Sat 5:30–10:30 p.m., Sun 5:30–9:30 p.m. DANTE, Royal Sonesta, 40 Edwin H. Land Blvd., 617-497- 4200. Chef Dante de Magistris dishes out playful, rich fare with Italian, French and Spanish influences. The sophisticated eatery boasts a seasonal patio and gorgeous views of the Charles River and the Boston skyline. B Mon–Fri 6:30–10:30 a.m., Sat & Sun 7–11 a.m.; L Mon–Fri 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.; D Mon–Thu 5:30–10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 p.m.; Sat & SB 11 a.m.–2 p.m. DOLPHIN SEAFOOD, 1105 Massachusetts Ave., 617-661- 2937. If you’re in the mood for quality seafood, then this longtime neighborhood favorite is not to be missed. From fried seafood platters to healthier options like swordfish to all varieties of shellfish, if it comes from the sea, Dolphin serves it up deliciously and fresh off the boat. L, D. EAST COAST GRILL, 1271 Cambridge St., 617-491-6568. This eatery from chef Chris Schlesinger offers fresh seafood and grilled fish as well as hot and spicy barbecue options, all served with traditional sides like cole slaw, beans, cornbread and watermelon. An oyster bar, cabana-like cocktails and a funky atmosphere prove fine dining can be fun. D, SB. THE ELEPHANT WALK, 2067 Massachusetts Ave., 617-492- 6900. Offering the city’s most extensive menu of Cambodian/ French cuisine, The Elephant Walk has long been lauded as one of Cambridge’s most unique and delicious dining destinations. Chef Gerard Lopez pleases all palates with a full range of menus—including those for vegetarians, vegans and glutenintolerant diners—packed with tasty traditional Cambodian soups, salads and entrees and classic French dishes. FINALE, 30 Dunster St., Harvard Sq., 617-441-9797; One Columbus Ave., Boston, 617-423-3184; 1306 Beacon St., Brookline, 617-232-3233. A trendsetter among dessertfocused restaurants, Finale offers a wide array of time honored favorites and specialty desserts, savory fare for lunch and “Serving The Best Since 1975” TWIN LOBSTERS $22.95 special price for Theatrebill readers must present ad for discount 617-661-2937 EVERY WEDNESDAY– SATURDAY $1 RAW BAR LATE NIGHT DINING EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHT 1105 MASSACHUSETTS SACHUSETTS AVENUE CAMBRIDGE, HARVARD RD SQUARE www.dolphinseafood.com w od.com THE GERSHWINS’ PORGY AND BESS 55
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- Page 9 and 10: identify with Porgy. I’m rooting
- Page 11 and 12: Miles Davis and Nina Simone, popula
- Page 13: Charlie Haydock, CFA Chief Investme
- Page 17 and 18: Cast (in order of appearance) Clara
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- Page 21 and 22: Courtesy of Ira and Leonore Gershwi
- Page 23 and 24: ALLISON BLACKWELL Woman of Catfish
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guide to cambridge dining (continued)<br />
BORDER CAFE, 32 Church St., 617-864-6100. Sizzling fajitas,<br />
overstuffed quesadillas <strong>and</strong> giant margaritas are the highlights<br />
at this Tex-Mex hotspot in Harvard Square. Other specialties include<br />
Cajun <strong>and</strong> Creole dishes, all served in a bustling, lively<br />
<strong>and</strong> fun atmosphere. L, D, C, LS.<br />
CAMBRIDGE, 1., 27 Church St., Harvard Square, 617-576-<br />
1111; 1381 Boylston St., Boston, 617-437-1111. City dwellers<br />
looking for refined, sophisticated pizzas can find comfort in<br />
Cambridge, 1. Its Best of Boston award-winning, thin crust,<br />
charcoal-grilled pies include such toppings as grilled chicken,<br />
potato, arugula <strong>and</strong> even lobster. Both locations offer salads in<br />
addition to beer <strong>and</strong> wine while the Fenway site features select<br />
appetizers <strong>and</strong> pasta dishes. L, D, C, LS.<br />
CHEZ HENRI, 1 Shepard St., 617-354-8980. Chef/owner Paul<br />
O’Connell offers up delicious French cuisine with a Cuban twist<br />
in a classy <strong>and</strong> comfortable settting, located between Harvard<br />
<strong>and</strong> Porter Squares. Be sure to sample signature dishes like<br />
the camarones rellenos de yuca (baked stuffed shrimp) <strong>and</strong> the<br />
blanquette de lapin (braised rabbit with creme fraiche), <strong>and</strong><br />
pair them with one of Chez Henri’s st<strong>and</strong>out tropical cocktails.<br />
D Mon–Thu 6–10 p.m., Fri & Sat 5:30–10:30 p.m., Sun<br />
5:30–9:30 p.m.<br />
DANTE, Royal Sonesta, 40 Edwin H. L<strong>and</strong> Blvd., 617-497-<br />
4200. Chef Dante de Magistris dishes out playful, rich fare with<br />
Italian, French <strong>and</strong> Spanish influences. The sophisticated<br />
eatery boasts a seasonal patio <strong>and</strong> gorgeous views of the<br />
Charles River <strong>and</strong> the Boston skyline. B Mon–Fri 6:30–10:30<br />
a.m., Sat & Sun 7–11 a.m.; L Mon–Fri 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.;<br />
D Mon–Thu 5:30–10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 p.m.; Sat & SB<br />
11 a.m.–2 p.m.<br />
DOLPHIN SEAFOOD, 1105 Massachusetts Ave., 617-661-<br />
2937. If you’re in the mood for quality seafood, then this longtime<br />
neighborhood favorite is not to be missed. From fried<br />
seafood platters to healthier options like swordfish to all varieties<br />
of shellfish, if it comes from the sea, Dolphin serves it up<br />
deliciously <strong>and</strong> fresh off the boat. L, D.<br />
EAST COAST GRILL, 1271 Cambridge St., 617-491-6568. This<br />
eatery from chef Chris Schlesinger offers fresh seafood <strong>and</strong><br />
grilled fish as well as hot <strong>and</strong> spicy barbecue options, all<br />
served with traditional sides like cole slaw, beans, cornbread<br />
<strong>and</strong> watermelon. An oyster bar, cabana-like cocktails <strong>and</strong> a<br />
funky atmosphere prove fine dining can be fun. D, SB.<br />
THE ELEPHANT WALK, 2067 Massachusetts Ave., 617-492-<br />
6900. Offering the city’s most extensive menu of Cambodian/<br />
French cuisine, The Elephant Walk has long been lauded as<br />
one of Cambridge’s most unique <strong>and</strong> delicious dining destinations.<br />
Chef Gerard Lopez pleases all palates with a full range of<br />
menus—including those for vegetarians, vegans <strong>and</strong> glutenintolerant<br />
diners—packed with tasty traditional Cambodian<br />
soups, salads <strong>and</strong> entrees <strong>and</strong> classic French dishes.<br />
FINALE, 30 Dunster St., Harvard Sq., 617-441-9797; One<br />
Columbus Ave., Boston, 617-423-3184; 1306 Beacon St.,<br />
Brookline, 617-232-3233. A trendsetter among dessertfocused<br />
restaurants, Finale offers a wide array of time honored<br />
favorites <strong>and</strong> specialty desserts, savory fare for lunch <strong>and</strong><br />
“Serving The Best Since 1975”<br />
TWIN LOBSTERS $22.95<br />
special price for Theatrebill readers<br />
must present ad for discount<br />
617-661-2937<br />
EVERY<br />
WEDNESDAY–<br />
SATURDAY<br />
$1 RAW<br />
BAR<br />
LATE NIGHT<br />
DINING<br />
EVERY FRIDAY<br />
& SATURDAY<br />
NIGHT<br />
1105 MASSACHUSETTS SACHUSETTS<br />
AVENUE<br />
CAMBRIDGE, HARVARD RD SQUARE<br />
www.dolphinseafood.com<br />
w<br />
od.com<br />
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